• Locations

  Glasgow

• Salary

  £41064 - £46049 per annum + 14.5% pension, 41 days holiday

• Sector

  Construction, Property & Engineering, Estates & Facilities Management

• Type

  Permanent

Company

Morgan Hunt are currently working exclusively in partnership with the University of Glasgow for the appointment of a Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) in their facilities services department. In this key role, you’ll provide professional expertise in the operation, maintenance, and development of the University’s mechanical infrastructure – ensuring their estate remains safe, efficient, and sustainable.

Role

• Provide technical leadership and advice on all aspects of mechanical building services, including heating, cooling, ventilation, gas, water, and control systems.
• Support the planning and delivery of maintenance, refurbishment, and upgrade projects across the estate.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and University safety standards, particularly for gas, water hygiene, and mechanical systems.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote best practice and sustainability.
• Collaborate with digital, sustainability, and capital project teams to help deliver a modern, smart, and energy-efficient campus.

Qualifications/Experience

• Proven experience in building services, facilities, or estates management within a complex environment.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems operation, maintenance, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• A commitment to sustainability, digital innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience within Higher Education or the public sector is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

You will receive a salary of £41,064 – £46,049 and enhanced benefits such as 41 days holiday and 14.5% employer pension contribution. WFH is also a possibility for report writing etc.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.